Lake's Clutch Free Throws Lift Central Florida Cc

December 10, 1989|By Jeff Gardenour, Sentinel Correspondent

COCOA — Tyrone Lake sank two free throws with 2 seconds left to give seventh-ranked Central Florida Community College a thrilling 73-71 come-from-behind victory over Brevard Community College in the final game of the Byrd Plaza Christmas Classic before an estimated crowd of 500 at BCC's gymnasium.

Central Florida (11-5) trailed by as many 15 points in the first half and were down, 38-24, at halftime before rallying. BCC (7-6) led for the last time, 70-69, with 2:24 left.

''It was a heck of a ball game,'' Central Florida CC Coach Gene Smithson said. ''We came back and played better defense in the second half. I'm impressed with the way they the Patriots battled back.''

Former University of Florida guard Jose Ramos led Central Florida with 22 points, and Derrick Sharp and Ed Snead both had 14 points for the Titans.

In the first game Derrick Murdock hit a 3-pointer with 10 seconds left to give Cincinnati Tech an 80-77 victory over Seminole Community College. It was the second consecutive loss for the sixth-ranked Raiders (10-6), who were led by Rishard Brown's 21 points.

Cincinnati Tech (8-2) was led by Henry Jones and Kevin Pace with 17 points each.